Entrepreneur Development Program
At Luna Jars, our mission is to empower Spanish-
speaking women to transform their creativity into
sustainable income by providing hands-on, culturally responsive entrepreneurship education. We combine the art of candle making with practical business tools to help women build confidence, financial independence, and a sense of community through ownership and self-expression.
Program Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction to Candle Making
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Orientation and Agreements
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Tools and materials overview
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Safety protocols
Week 2: Virtual Materials Deep Dive Part 1
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Introduction to wax types (soy, paraffin, blends)
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Introduction to wick types and sizing
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Fragrance oils vs. essential oils
Week 3: Virtual Materials Deep Dive Part 2
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Introduction to color (mica, chips & liquid)
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Introduction to vessels (glass vs metal)
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Tips and tricks to elevate the product
Week 4: Soy Candles Practice
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Demonstration by me
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Hands-on: Making multiple soy candles
Week 5: Paraffin & Blends Practice
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Demonstration by me
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Hands-on: Making multiple candles
Week 6: Melt and Pour Soap Class
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What is melt and pour soap
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Demonstration
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Hands-on: Making their own M&P soap
Week 7: Branding & Sales Channels
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Introduction to logo
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Hands-on: Design your label using Canva
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Etsy vs Social Media vs Website
Week 8: Social Media & Supply Management
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Instagram and Facebook basics for business
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Understanding cost of goods sold (COGS)
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Creating pricing tiers (wholesale vs. retail)
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Budgeting for materials